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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Make homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Using raw carrots this cake is simple to make and full of delicious flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cool Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrot cake, carrots, cream cheese, easter dessert, frosting
Servings: 15

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cup oil
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 3 cups raw grated carrots

Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 stick of butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • Handful of chopped walnuts optional
  • Candy eggs optional

Instructions

Cake Directions:

  • Mix together dry ingredients until well combined in a large mixing bowl with a whisk.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix all together by hand.
  • Bake at 350 Degrees in a greased 9x13 inch pan for 30 minutes.
  • Let cool before frosting.

Frosting Directions:

  • Add ingredients in a bowl and mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  • Add walnuts if using and mix with a spoon.
  • Top cooled cake with frosting.
  • Add candy eggs for decoration if desired.